The Bible
The Book
Index With Scripture References
I. General Revelation of God
A. Knowledge of God Is Revealed - Psalm 19:1-4; 22:27, 28; 48:19; John 1:1-5, 9; Romans 1:18-20, 28
B. The Nature of God Is Revealed
1. God as Living Creator Is Revealed - Acts 14:15-17
2. God's Divine Nature Is Revealed - Romans 1:20
3. God's Immanence and Transcendence Are Revealed - Acts 17:24-28
4. God's Kindness Is Revealed - Matthew 5:45; Acts 14:17
5. God's Majesty and Glory Are Revealed - Psalm 8:1-4; 19:1
6. God's Power Is Revealed - Psalm 29:3-10; Romans 1:20
7. God's Righteousness Is Revealed - Romans 1:20, 32
8. God's Truth Is Revealed - Romans 1:21, 25
C. The Moral Requirements of God Are Revealed
1. Basic Moral Principles Are Revealed - Matthew 5:46, 47; Romans 2:13-16
2. The Fact of Judgment Is Revealed - Romans 1:21-25; 32
3. The Need to Seek God Is Revealed - Acts 17:27
4. The Need to Worship Is Revealed - Acts 17:22, 23
D. The Will of God to Save Is Revealed - Acts 17:27; Romans 2:5-11; Titus 2:11; 2 Peter 3:3, 4, 8, 9
II. Special Revelation of God
A. The Divine Authority of Scripture
1. The Source of the Bible
a) Scripture Is God's Word - Matthew 15:4-6; Luke 8:19-21; Acts 4:31; 13:32, 33, 46, 47; 2 Timothy 3:16
b) Scripture Was Written at God's Command - Exodus 17:14; 32:15; 34:1, 27; Deuteronomy 10:1, 2; Jeremiah 30:2; 36:2; Habakkuk 2:2; Acts 4:24-26; Revelation 1:11-19
c) Scripture Cannot Be Broken - Psalm 119:160; Matthew 5:17, 18; John 10;35; Acts 1:15-17
d) Scripture Has God's Final Authority - Acts 24:14; Romans 3:4; 4:16, 17, 22-24; 10:10, 11, 16; 15:3-6; 1 Corinthians 2:9, 10; Galatians 3:10
e) Scripture Possesses God's Qualities - Psalm 18:30; 33:4; 119:89; Proverbs 30:5; Galatians 3:8; Hebrews 4:12-14; 1 Peter 1:23, 24
2. Names for the Bible (or parts of it)
1) Ancient Laws - Psalm 119:52
2) Book of Moses - 2 Chronicles 25:4; Nehemiah 13:1
3) Book of Prophecy - Revelation 22:18, 19
4) Book of the Covenant - Exodus 24:7; 2 Chronicles 34:30
5) Book of the Law - Deuteronomy 28:61; Joshua 1:8; 2 Kings 22:8-13; Nehemiah 8:3; Galatians 3:10
6) Book of the Law of God - Joshua 24:25; Nehemiah 8:8
7) Book of the Law of Moses - Joshua 8:30, 31; 23:6; 2 Kings 14:6
8) Book of the Law of the Lord - 2 Chronicles 17:9
9) Book of the Prophets - Acts 7:42, 43
10) Book of Truth - Daniel 10:21
11) Commands - 1 Kings 3:14; 11:38; Psalm 19:8; 119:73, 86, 131, 151, 172
12) Covenants - Romans 9:3, 4
13) Covenants of the Promise - Ephesians 2:12
14) Decrees - 1 Kings 9:4; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalm 119:16, 48, 54, 64, 112; Ezekiel 18:17
15) Holy Scriptures - Romans 1:2; 2 Timothy 3:15
16) Law - 2 Chronicles 25:4; 34:19; Ezra 10:3; Nehemiah 8:7, 9; 10:34; Psalm 19:7; 119:72, 97, 142, 174; Matthew 5:18; 12:5; Luke 10:26-28; 16:17; John 7:19; 10:34; 1 Corinthians 14:21
17) Law and the Prophets - Matthew 5:17; 11:13; Luke 16:16; John 1:45; Acts 13:15; 28:23; Romans 3:21
18) Law of God - Nehemiah 10:28, 29; Psalm 37:31; Isaiah 1:10; Hosea 4:6
19) Law of Moses - 1 Kings 2:3; 2 Chronicles 23:18; Daniel 9:11; Luke 2:22; Acts 13:39; 1 Corinthians 9:9; Hebrews 10:28
20) Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms - Luke 23:44
21) Law of the God of Heaven - Ezra 7:12, 21
22) Law of the Lord - 1 Chronicles 16:40; 2 Chronicles 31:3, 4; Psalm 1:2; 19:7; 119:1; Jeremiah 8:8; Luke 2:39
23) Living Words - Acts 7:38
24) Moses - Acts 15:21; 2 Corinthians 3:15
25) Moses and the Prophets - Luke 16:29; 24:27
26) Perfect Law - James 1:25
27) Precepts - Psalm 19:8; 103:17, 18; 119:4, 15, 56, 69, 104, 128, 173
28) Prophetic Writings - Romans 16:25, 26
29) Righteous Laws - Psalm 119:7, 105, 160, 164
30) Scripture - Matthew 21:42; 22:29; Mark 12:10; Luke 4:21; 24:37; John 2:23; 5:39; 7:42; 10:35; 20:9; Acts 17:11; 18:28; Romans 10:11; 15:4; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4; Galatians 3:8, 22; 1 Timothy 4:13; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20; 3:16
31) Scroll - Psalm 40:7
32) Scroll of the Lord- -Isaiah 40:16
33) Statutes - 1 Kings 3:14; 22:38; Psalm 19:7; 93:5; 119:2, 24, 46, 88, 99, 111, 129, 138, 133, 152
34) Sword of the Spirit - Ephesians 6:17
35) The Very Words of God - Romans 3:2; 1 Peter 4:11
36) Word - Psalm 119:9, 11, 89, 105, 114, 133, 169; Galatians 6:6; 2 Timothy 4:2; James 1:21-24; 1 Peter 1:25; 3:1
37) Word of Christ - Romans 10:17; Ephesians 5:25-27; Colossians 3:16
38) Word of Encouragement - Hebrews 12:5, 6 (Proverbs 3:11-12)
39) Word of Faith - Romans 10:8
40) Word of God - Mark 7:13; Luke 11:28; John 10:35; ‘Acts 4:31; 13:5; Romans 9:6; 2 Corinthians 2:17; 4:2; Ephesians 6:17; Philippians 1:14; Colossians 1:25; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Timothy 4:5; 2 Timothy 2:8; Hebrews 4:12; 5:12; 13:7; 1 Peter 1:22, 23; 1 John 2:14
41) Word of His Grace - Acts 20:32
42) Word of Life - Philippians 2:14-16
43) Word of the Lord - Isaiah 1:10; Acts 8:25; 1 Thessalonians 4:15; 1 Peter 1:25
44) Word of the Prophets - 2 Peter 1:19
45) Word of Truth - Psalm 119:43; Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:4-6; 2 Timothy 2:15; James 1:18
46) Writings of the Prophets - Matthew 26:56
3. Metaphors for the Bible and the Words of God
a) Scripture Is like a Counselor - Psalm 119:23
b) Scripture Is like Fire - Jeremiah 5:14; 23:29
c) Scripture Is like Gold - Psalm 19:9, 10
d) Scripture Is like a Hammer - Jeremiah 23:29
e) Scripture Is like a Heritage - Psalm 119:111
f) Scripture Is like Honey - Psalm 19:9
g) Scripture Is like a Lamp - Psalm 119:105
h) Scripture Is like a Light - Psalm 119:105, 130; 2 Peter 1:19
i) Scripture Is like Milk - 1 Corinthians 3:1-3; Hebrews 5:11; 1 Peter 2:2
j) Scripture Is like a Mirror - James 1:23-25
k) Scripture Is like Rain - Isaiah 55:10, 11
l) Scripture Is like a Seed - 1 Peter 1:23
m) Scripture Is like Snow - Isaiah 55:10, 11
n) Scripture Is like Solid Food - Hebrews 5:11, 12, 14
o) Scripture Is like a Sword - Ephesians 6:10; Hebrews 4:12
p) Scripture Is like Water - Ephesians 5:25
4. The Purpose of the Bible
a) Scripture Is for Admonishment - Psalm 17:4; 19:9, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:11
b) Scripture Is for Assurance - 1 John 5:13
c) Scripture Is for Blessing - Deuteronomy 11:22-28; Joshua 1:8, 9; Psalm 1:1-3; 119:1, 2; Luke 11:28; James 1:25; Revelation 1:3
d) Scripture Is for Comfort - Psalm 119:50, 51, 76
e) Scripture Is for Discipline - 2 Timothy 3:16, 17
f) Scripture Is for Edification - Psalm 19:7, 8; 19:28; Acts 20:32; 1 Timothy 4:6
g) Scripture Is for Encouragement - Romans 15:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:18; Hebrews 12:5, 6
h) Scripture Is Giving Life - John 6:63; 68
i) Scripture Is for Guidance - Psalm 19:8; 119:35, 105, 130, 133; Isaiah 8:19, 20; Acts 17:11; 2 Peter 1:19
j) Scripture Is for Hearing - Exodus 19:7, 9; Deuteronomy 4:1, 2, 9-13; 31:10-13; Joshua 3:9; Psalm 85:8; Ezekiel 20:47; Acts 2:22; 13:7, 44; Revelation 1:3; 22:18
k) Scripture Is for Hope - Psalm 119:49; Romans 15:6
l) Scripture Is for Learning - Deuteronomy 5:1; Psalm 119:7, 71, 73, 98-100, 102, 104, 130; Luke 24:45; 1 Corinthians 2:10-13
m) Scripture Is for Preaching - Acts 8:4, 25, 14:25; 17:13; 1 Corinthians 15:2; 2 Timothy 4:2
n) Scripture Is for Preservation - Psalm 119:25, 37, 50, 93, 107, 116, 175; Ephesians 6:13, 17; 1 John 2:1
o) Scripture Is for Reading - Deuteronomy 17:18-20; 31:11; Nehemiah 8:2; Jeremiah 36:6; Matthew 21:6; Acts 8:27, 28; 13:15; Ephesians 3:2; Colossians 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:27; 1 Timothy 4:13; Revelation 1:3
p) Scripture is for Revealing Christ - Matthew 5:17; 26:34; John 5:39, 40; Acts 10:43; 18:28; 28:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Peter 1:10-12; Revelation 19:10
q) Scripture Is for Salvation - Psalm 119:41, 42; John 5:24, 46, 47; 20:31; Romans 1:2, 16, 17; 16:25-27; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10; 2 Timothy 3:15; James 1:18, 21; 1 Peter 1:23
r) Scripture Is for Sanctification and Spiritual Growth - Deuteronomy 6:6, 7; 8:3; Psalm 119:9, 10, 175; John 15:3; John 17:17; Ephesians 5:25-27; Colossians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 1 Peter 1:23; 2:2
s) Scripture Is for Study - Ezra 7:10; Nehemiah 8:13, 18; Psalm 1:1, 2; 119:48, 148; John 5:39; 2 Timothy 2:14, 15
t) Scripture Is for Teaching - Deuteronomy 4:5; 6:6-8; 11:8, 19-21; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Ezra 7:10; 8:9; Psalm 119:12; 64; Acts 8:30-33; Romans 15:4; 2 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 4:11
5. Right Responses to the Bible
a) The Scriptures Are Awe Inspiring - Psalm 119:120, 161; Isaiah 66:2
b) The Scriptures Are Cherished - Psalm 119:53, 126-128; 136, 139, 158
c) The Scriptures Are Delighted In - Psalm 1:2; 119:16, 24, 35, 70, 77, 92, 143, 174
d) The Scriptures Are Given Thanks For - Psalm 119:62
e) The Scriptures Are Hoped In - Psalm 119:43, 49, 74, 81, 114, 147
f) The Scriptures Are Lived According To - Psalm 119:87, 102, 105, 111
g) The Scriptures Are Longed For - Psalm 119:20, 33, 24, 131
h) The Scriptures Are Loved - Psalm 119:47, 97, 113, 119, 127, 128, 140, 159, 163, 165, 167
I) The Scriptures Are Meditated On - Psalm 1:2; 119:15, 48, 95, 97, 148
j) The Scriptures Are Obeyed - Deuteronomy 4:1, 9, 12-14, 29-31; 11:13-15; Joshua 22:5; 1 Kings 6:12; Psalm 119:4-6, 34, 44, 56, 60, 67, 112, 134, Jeremiah 7:23; Ezekiel 11:20; Matthew 7:24, 25; Luke 8:21; John 14:15; 17:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:8; 3:14; James 1:22-25; 1 Peter 4:17; 1 John 5:2
k) The Scriptures Are Praised - Psalm 56:4; 119:164, 171
l) The Scriptures Are Rejoiced Over - Psalm 119:14, 111, 162; Jeremiah 15:16
m) The Scriptures Are Remembered - Psalm 119:11, 16, 61, 83, 109, 141, 153, 176
n) The Scriptures Are Shared - Acts 4:29, 31; 8:4, 25; 2 Corinthians 2:17; Philippians 1:14; 1 Thessalonians 1:8
o) The Scriptures Are Sought Out- Psalm 119:94
p) The Scriptures Are Sung About - Psalm 119:172
q) The Scriptures Are Sweet Tasting - Psalm 119:103
r) The Scriptures Are Treasured - Job 23:12; Psalm 119:72, 127, 162
s) The Scriptures Are Trembled At - Psalm 119:161
t) The Scriptures Are Trusted In - Psalm 119:30, 42, 66
E. The Characteristics of Scripture
1. The Bible Is Active - Hebrews 4:12
2. The Bible Is Alive - Acts 7:38; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 1:23
3. The Bible Is All-sufficient - Deuteronomy 8:3; 30:14; Luke 16:29-31
4. The Bible is Boundless - Psalm 119:96
5. The Bible is Difficult to Comprehend - 2 Peter 3:15, 16
6. The Bible Is Efficacious - Deuteronomy 32:1, 2; Isaiah 55:10, 11; 2 Corinthians 7:8, 9; 10:9, 11
7. The Bible Is Enduring - Psalm 93:5; 119:89; Matthew 5:17, 18; Luke 16:16; 21:33; John 10:35; 1 Peter 1:23
8. The Bible Is Eternal - Psalm 19:9; 119:89, 152, 160; Isaiah 40:6-8; Matthew 24:35
9. The Bible Is Exalted - Psalm 138:2
10. The Bible Is for All Believers - Deuteronomy 29:29; 30:11-14; 1 John 2:12
11. The Bible Is Good - Psalm 119:39; Isaiah 39:8; Romans 7:12
12. The Bible Is Holy - Romans 1:2; 7:12; 2 Timorhy 3:15
13. The Bible Is Illuminating - Psalm 119:105, 130, 133; 2 Peter 1:19; 1 John 2:8
14. The Bible Is Inspired - 2 Samuel 23:1, 2; Nehemiah 9:13, 14; Acts 1:15, 16; Romans 1:2; 1 Corinthians 14:36; Galatians 1:11, 12; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 1:10-12; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 1 John 5:9
15. The Bible Is Instructive - Psalm 119:24, 169; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:14-17
16. The Bible Is Perfect - Psalm 19:7; James 1:25
17. The Bible Is Powerful - Jeremiah 23:29; Ephesians 6:17; 2 Timothy 2:8, 9; Hebrews 4:12
18. The Bible Is Precious - Psalm 19:9, 10
19. The Bible Is Pure - 2 Samuel 22:31; Psalm 12:6, 18:30, 19:9; Proverbs 30:5; John 15:3
20. The Bible Is Radiant - Psalm 19:8
21. The Bible Is a Record of Revelation - Exodus 17:14; 24:4; Joshua 8:32; 24:26; 2 Chronicles 26:22; Jeremiah 30:2; 45:1, 2; Habakkuk 2:2; John 20:30, 31; Revelation 1:10, 11; 17-19; 22:18, 19
22. The Bible Is Reliable - 1 Kings 8:56; Psalm 19:9; 105:19; 111:5; 119:140; Proverbs 22:19; Ezekiel 12:25; Luke 13:44
23. The Bible Is Right - Psalm 19:8; 33:4; 119:128, 137, 144
24. The Bible Is Righteous - Deuteronomy 4:8; Psalm 19:9; 119:7, 75, 106, 138, 160, 164; Ecclesiastes 12:10; Romans 7:12
25. The Bible Is a Safeguard - Psalm 17:6; 19:9; 119:9, 25, 116
26. The Bible Is the Standard of Truth - Matthew 15:1-3; Mark 7:7-9, 13; John 5:46; Acts 18:28; 28:23
27. The Bible Is Sure - Psalm 19:9
28. The Bible Is True - 1 Kings 17:24; Psalm 33:4; 119:43,142, 151, 160; Proverbs 22:20; Ecclesiastes 12:10; Daniel 10:21; John 17:17; 21:24; Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:3-6; 2 Timothy 2:15; James 1:18; Revelation 19:9; 21:5
29. The Bible Is Trustworthy - 2 Samuel 7:28; Psalm 19:7; 111:7; 119:42, 86, 128; Revelation 22:6
30. The Bible is Wonderful - Psalm 119:129
Topical Analysis of the Bible with the New International Version, Ed., Walter A. Elwell (Baker Book House: Grand Rapids, MI, 1991), 223-267.
The Book
Index With Scripture References
I. General Revelation of God
A. Knowledge of God Is Revealed - Psalm 19:1-4; 22:27, 28; 48:19; John 1:1-5, 9; Romans 1:18-20, 28
B. The Nature of God Is Revealed
1. God as Living Creator Is Revealed - Acts 14:15-17
2. God's Divine Nature Is Revealed - Romans 1:20
3. God's Immanence and Transcendence Are Revealed - Acts 17:24-28
4. God's Kindness Is Revealed - Matthew 5:45; Acts 14:17
5. God's Majesty and Glory Are Revealed - Psalm 8:1-4; 19:1
6. God's Power Is Revealed - Psalm 29:3-10; Romans 1:20
7. God's Righteousness Is Revealed - Romans 1:20, 32
8. God's Truth Is Revealed - Romans 1:21, 25
C. The Moral Requirements of God Are Revealed
1. Basic Moral Principles Are Revealed - Matthew 5:46, 47; Romans 2:13-16
2. The Fact of Judgment Is Revealed - Romans 1:21-25; 32
3. The Need to Seek God Is Revealed - Acts 17:27
4. The Need to Worship Is Revealed - Acts 17:22, 23
D. The Will of God to Save Is Revealed - Acts 17:27; Romans 2:5-11; Titus 2:11; 2 Peter 3:3, 4, 8, 9
II. Special Revelation of God
A. The Divine Authority of Scripture
1. The Source of the Bible
a) Scripture Is God's Word - Matthew 15:4-6; Luke 8:19-21; Acts 4:31; 13:32, 33, 46, 47; 2 Timothy 3:16
b) Scripture Was Written at God's Command - Exodus 17:14; 32:15; 34:1, 27; Deuteronomy 10:1, 2; Jeremiah 30:2; 36:2; Habakkuk 2:2; Acts 4:24-26; Revelation 1:11-19
c) Scripture Cannot Be Broken - Psalm 119:160; Matthew 5:17, 18; John 10;35; Acts 1:15-17
d) Scripture Has God's Final Authority - Acts 24:14; Romans 3:4; 4:16, 17, 22-24; 10:10, 11, 16; 15:3-6; 1 Corinthians 2:9, 10; Galatians 3:10
e) Scripture Possesses God's Qualities - Psalm 18:30; 33:4; 119:89; Proverbs 30:5; Galatians 3:8; Hebrews 4:12-14; 1 Peter 1:23, 24
2. Names for the Bible (or parts of it)
1) Ancient Laws - Psalm 119:52
2) Book of Moses - 2 Chronicles 25:4; Nehemiah 13:1
3) Book of Prophecy - Revelation 22:18, 19
4) Book of the Covenant - Exodus 24:7; 2 Chronicles 34:30
5) Book of the Law - Deuteronomy 28:61; Joshua 1:8; 2 Kings 22:8-13; Nehemiah 8:3; Galatians 3:10
6) Book of the Law of God - Joshua 24:25; Nehemiah 8:8
7) Book of the Law of Moses - Joshua 8:30, 31; 23:6; 2 Kings 14:6
8) Book of the Law of the Lord - 2 Chronicles 17:9
9) Book of the Prophets - Acts 7:42, 43
10) Book of Truth - Daniel 10:21
11) Commands - 1 Kings 3:14; 11:38; Psalm 19:8; 119:73, 86, 131, 151, 172
12) Covenants - Romans 9:3, 4
13) Covenants of the Promise - Ephesians 2:12
14) Decrees - 1 Kings 9:4; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalm 119:16, 48, 54, 64, 112; Ezekiel 18:17
15) Holy Scriptures - Romans 1:2; 2 Timothy 3:15
16) Law - 2 Chronicles 25:4; 34:19; Ezra 10:3; Nehemiah 8:7, 9; 10:34; Psalm 19:7; 119:72, 97, 142, 174; Matthew 5:18; 12:5; Luke 10:26-28; 16:17; John 7:19; 10:34; 1 Corinthians 14:21
17) Law and the Prophets - Matthew 5:17; 11:13; Luke 16:16; John 1:45; Acts 13:15; 28:23; Romans 3:21
18) Law of God - Nehemiah 10:28, 29; Psalm 37:31; Isaiah 1:10; Hosea 4:6
19) Law of Moses - 1 Kings 2:3; 2 Chronicles 23:18; Daniel 9:11; Luke 2:22; Acts 13:39; 1 Corinthians 9:9; Hebrews 10:28
20) Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms - Luke 23:44
21) Law of the God of Heaven - Ezra 7:12, 21
22) Law of the Lord - 1 Chronicles 16:40; 2 Chronicles 31:3, 4; Psalm 1:2; 19:7; 119:1; Jeremiah 8:8; Luke 2:39
23) Living Words - Acts 7:38
24) Moses - Acts 15:21; 2 Corinthians 3:15
25) Moses and the Prophets - Luke 16:29; 24:27
26) Perfect Law - James 1:25
27) Precepts - Psalm 19:8; 103:17, 18; 119:4, 15, 56, 69, 104, 128, 173
28) Prophetic Writings - Romans 16:25, 26
29) Righteous Laws - Psalm 119:7, 105, 160, 164
30) Scripture - Matthew 21:42; 22:29; Mark 12:10; Luke 4:21; 24:37; John 2:23; 5:39; 7:42; 10:35; 20:9; Acts 17:11; 18:28; Romans 10:11; 15:4; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4; Galatians 3:8, 22; 1 Timothy 4:13; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20; 3:16
31) Scroll - Psalm 40:7
32) Scroll of the Lord- -Isaiah 40:16
33) Statutes - 1 Kings 3:14; 22:38; Psalm 19:7; 93:5; 119:2, 24, 46, 88, 99, 111, 129, 138, 133, 152
34) Sword of the Spirit - Ephesians 6:17
35) The Very Words of God - Romans 3:2; 1 Peter 4:11
36) Word - Psalm 119:9, 11, 89, 105, 114, 133, 169; Galatians 6:6; 2 Timothy 4:2; James 1:21-24; 1 Peter 1:25; 3:1
37) Word of Christ - Romans 10:17; Ephesians 5:25-27; Colossians 3:16
38) Word of Encouragement - Hebrews 12:5, 6 (Proverbs 3:11-12)
39) Word of Faith - Romans 10:8
40) Word of God - Mark 7:13; Luke 11:28; John 10:35; ‘Acts 4:31; 13:5; Romans 9:6; 2 Corinthians 2:17; 4:2; Ephesians 6:17; Philippians 1:14; Colossians 1:25; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Timothy 4:5; 2 Timothy 2:8; Hebrews 4:12; 5:12; 13:7; 1 Peter 1:22, 23; 1 John 2:14
41) Word of His Grace - Acts 20:32
42) Word of Life - Philippians 2:14-16
43) Word of the Lord - Isaiah 1:10; Acts 8:25; 1 Thessalonians 4:15; 1 Peter 1:25
44) Word of the Prophets - 2 Peter 1:19
45) Word of Truth - Psalm 119:43; Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:4-6; 2 Timothy 2:15; James 1:18
46) Writings of the Prophets - Matthew 26:56
3. Metaphors for the Bible and the Words of God
a) Scripture Is like a Counselor - Psalm 119:23
b) Scripture Is like Fire - Jeremiah 5:14; 23:29
c) Scripture Is like Gold - Psalm 19:9, 10
d) Scripture Is like a Hammer - Jeremiah 23:29
e) Scripture Is like a Heritage - Psalm 119:111
f) Scripture Is like Honey - Psalm 19:9
g) Scripture Is like a Lamp - Psalm 119:105
h) Scripture Is like a Light - Psalm 119:105, 130; 2 Peter 1:19
i) Scripture Is like Milk - 1 Corinthians 3:1-3; Hebrews 5:11; 1 Peter 2:2
j) Scripture Is like a Mirror - James 1:23-25
k) Scripture Is like Rain - Isaiah 55:10, 11
l) Scripture Is like a Seed - 1 Peter 1:23
m) Scripture Is like Snow - Isaiah 55:10, 11
n) Scripture Is like Solid Food - Hebrews 5:11, 12, 14
o) Scripture Is like a Sword - Ephesians 6:10; Hebrews 4:12
p) Scripture Is like Water - Ephesians 5:25
4. The Purpose of the Bible
a) Scripture Is for Admonishment - Psalm 17:4; 19:9, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:11
b) Scripture Is for Assurance - 1 John 5:13
c) Scripture Is for Blessing - Deuteronomy 11:22-28; Joshua 1:8, 9; Psalm 1:1-3; 119:1, 2; Luke 11:28; James 1:25; Revelation 1:3
d) Scripture Is for Comfort - Psalm 119:50, 51, 76
e) Scripture Is for Discipline - 2 Timothy 3:16, 17
f) Scripture Is for Edification - Psalm 19:7, 8; 19:28; Acts 20:32; 1 Timothy 4:6
g) Scripture Is for Encouragement - Romans 15:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:18; Hebrews 12:5, 6
h) Scripture Is Giving Life - John 6:63; 68
i) Scripture Is for Guidance - Psalm 19:8; 119:35, 105, 130, 133; Isaiah 8:19, 20; Acts 17:11; 2 Peter 1:19
j) Scripture Is for Hearing - Exodus 19:7, 9; Deuteronomy 4:1, 2, 9-13; 31:10-13; Joshua 3:9; Psalm 85:8; Ezekiel 20:47; Acts 2:22; 13:7, 44; Revelation 1:3; 22:18
k) Scripture Is for Hope - Psalm 119:49; Romans 15:6
l) Scripture Is for Learning - Deuteronomy 5:1; Psalm 119:7, 71, 73, 98-100, 102, 104, 130; Luke 24:45; 1 Corinthians 2:10-13
m) Scripture Is for Preaching - Acts 8:4, 25, 14:25; 17:13; 1 Corinthians 15:2; 2 Timothy 4:2
n) Scripture Is for Preservation - Psalm 119:25, 37, 50, 93, 107, 116, 175; Ephesians 6:13, 17; 1 John 2:1
o) Scripture Is for Reading - Deuteronomy 17:18-20; 31:11; Nehemiah 8:2; Jeremiah 36:6; Matthew 21:6; Acts 8:27, 28; 13:15; Ephesians 3:2; Colossians 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:27; 1 Timothy 4:13; Revelation 1:3
p) Scripture is for Revealing Christ - Matthew 5:17; 26:34; John 5:39, 40; Acts 10:43; 18:28; 28:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Peter 1:10-12; Revelation 19:10
q) Scripture Is for Salvation - Psalm 119:41, 42; John 5:24, 46, 47; 20:31; Romans 1:2, 16, 17; 16:25-27; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10; 2 Timothy 3:15; James 1:18, 21; 1 Peter 1:23
r) Scripture Is for Sanctification and Spiritual Growth - Deuteronomy 6:6, 7; 8:3; Psalm 119:9, 10, 175; John 15:3; John 17:17; Ephesians 5:25-27; Colossians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 1 Peter 1:23; 2:2
s) Scripture Is for Study - Ezra 7:10; Nehemiah 8:13, 18; Psalm 1:1, 2; 119:48, 148; John 5:39; 2 Timothy 2:14, 15
t) Scripture Is for Teaching - Deuteronomy 4:5; 6:6-8; 11:8, 19-21; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Ezra 7:10; 8:9; Psalm 119:12; 64; Acts 8:30-33; Romans 15:4; 2 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 4:11
5. Right Responses to the Bible
a) The Scriptures Are Awe Inspiring - Psalm 119:120, 161; Isaiah 66:2
b) The Scriptures Are Cherished - Psalm 119:53, 126-128; 136, 139, 158
c) The Scriptures Are Delighted In - Psalm 1:2; 119:16, 24, 35, 70, 77, 92, 143, 174
d) The Scriptures Are Given Thanks For - Psalm 119:62
e) The Scriptures Are Hoped In - Psalm 119:43, 49, 74, 81, 114, 147
f) The Scriptures Are Lived According To - Psalm 119:87, 102, 105, 111
g) The Scriptures Are Longed For - Psalm 119:20, 33, 24, 131
h) The Scriptures Are Loved - Psalm 119:47, 97, 113, 119, 127, 128, 140, 159, 163, 165, 167
I) The Scriptures Are Meditated On - Psalm 1:2; 119:15, 48, 95, 97, 148
j) The Scriptures Are Obeyed - Deuteronomy 4:1, 9, 12-14, 29-31; 11:13-15; Joshua 22:5; 1 Kings 6:12; Psalm 119:4-6, 34, 44, 56, 60, 67, 112, 134, Jeremiah 7:23; Ezekiel 11:20; Matthew 7:24, 25; Luke 8:21; John 14:15; 17:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:8; 3:14; James 1:22-25; 1 Peter 4:17; 1 John 5:2
k) The Scriptures Are Praised - Psalm 56:4; 119:164, 171
l) The Scriptures Are Rejoiced Over - Psalm 119:14, 111, 162; Jeremiah 15:16
m) The Scriptures Are Remembered - Psalm 119:11, 16, 61, 83, 109, 141, 153, 176
n) The Scriptures Are Shared - Acts 4:29, 31; 8:4, 25; 2 Corinthians 2:17; Philippians 1:14; 1 Thessalonians 1:8
o) The Scriptures Are Sought Out- Psalm 119:94
p) The Scriptures Are Sung About - Psalm 119:172
q) The Scriptures Are Sweet Tasting - Psalm 119:103
r) The Scriptures Are Treasured - Job 23:12; Psalm 119:72, 127, 162
s) The Scriptures Are Trembled At - Psalm 119:161
t) The Scriptures Are Trusted In - Psalm 119:30, 42, 66
E. The Characteristics of Scripture
1. The Bible Is Active - Hebrews 4:12
2. The Bible Is Alive - Acts 7:38; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 1:23
3. The Bible Is All-sufficient - Deuteronomy 8:3; 30:14; Luke 16:29-31
4. The Bible is Boundless - Psalm 119:96
5. The Bible is Difficult to Comprehend - 2 Peter 3:15, 16
6. The Bible Is Efficacious - Deuteronomy 32:1, 2; Isaiah 55:10, 11; 2 Corinthians 7:8, 9; 10:9, 11
7. The Bible Is Enduring - Psalm 93:5; 119:89; Matthew 5:17, 18; Luke 16:16; 21:33; John 10:35; 1 Peter 1:23
8. The Bible Is Eternal - Psalm 19:9; 119:89, 152, 160; Isaiah 40:6-8; Matthew 24:35
9. The Bible Is Exalted - Psalm 138:2
10. The Bible Is for All Believers - Deuteronomy 29:29; 30:11-14; 1 John 2:12
11. The Bible Is Good - Psalm 119:39; Isaiah 39:8; Romans 7:12
12. The Bible Is Holy - Romans 1:2; 7:12; 2 Timorhy 3:15
13. The Bible Is Illuminating - Psalm 119:105, 130, 133; 2 Peter 1:19; 1 John 2:8
14. The Bible Is Inspired - 2 Samuel 23:1, 2; Nehemiah 9:13, 14; Acts 1:15, 16; Romans 1:2; 1 Corinthians 14:36; Galatians 1:11, 12; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 1:10-12; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 1 John 5:9
15. The Bible Is Instructive - Psalm 119:24, 169; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:14-17
16. The Bible Is Perfect - Psalm 19:7; James 1:25
17. The Bible Is Powerful - Jeremiah 23:29; Ephesians 6:17; 2 Timothy 2:8, 9; Hebrews 4:12
18. The Bible Is Precious - Psalm 19:9, 10
19. The Bible Is Pure - 2 Samuel 22:31; Psalm 12:6, 18:30, 19:9; Proverbs 30:5; John 15:3
20. The Bible Is Radiant - Psalm 19:8
21. The Bible Is a Record of Revelation - Exodus 17:14; 24:4; Joshua 8:32; 24:26; 2 Chronicles 26:22; Jeremiah 30:2; 45:1, 2; Habakkuk 2:2; John 20:30, 31; Revelation 1:10, 11; 17-19; 22:18, 19
22. The Bible Is Reliable - 1 Kings 8:56; Psalm 19:9; 105:19; 111:5; 119:140; Proverbs 22:19; Ezekiel 12:25; Luke 13:44
23. The Bible Is Right - Psalm 19:8; 33:4; 119:128, 137, 144
24. The Bible Is Righteous - Deuteronomy 4:8; Psalm 19:9; 119:7, 75, 106, 138, 160, 164; Ecclesiastes 12:10; Romans 7:12
25. The Bible Is a Safeguard - Psalm 17:6; 19:9; 119:9, 25, 116
26. The Bible Is the Standard of Truth - Matthew 15:1-3; Mark 7:7-9, 13; John 5:46; Acts 18:28; 28:23
27. The Bible Is Sure - Psalm 19:9
28. The Bible Is True - 1 Kings 17:24; Psalm 33:4; 119:43,142, 151, 160; Proverbs 22:20; Ecclesiastes 12:10; Daniel 10:21; John 17:17; 21:24; Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:3-6; 2 Timothy 2:15; James 1:18; Revelation 19:9; 21:5
29. The Bible Is Trustworthy - 2 Samuel 7:28; Psalm 19:7; 111:7; 119:42, 86, 128; Revelation 22:6
30. The Bible is Wonderful - Psalm 119:129
Topical Analysis of the Bible with the New International Version, Ed., Walter A. Elwell (Baker Book House: Grand Rapids, MI, 1991), 223-267.